Before the Schaf er decision, some courts had ruled that the school district always had the burden of proof in a due process hearing, since the school had the obligation to provide FAPE and school...

Before the Schaf er decision, some courts had ruled that the school district always had

the burden of proof in a due process hearing, since the school had the obligation to

provide FAPE and school officials had more expertise and knowledge than parents

regarding special education requirements and providing FAPE. What benefits to the

student, if any, would this approach have over the approach set forth in Schaf er?